Engineering / Aug 2025

Deck Ledgers: a Real Life Make or Break

Importance of a Properly Installed Ledger Deck ledgers are one of the most crucial structural members in deck construction. Their significance and method of attachment to the supporting structure is often overlooked. Because of this,…

Energy / Aug 2025

Net Zero Building: What, Why and How

If you're considering a net zero project in Vancouver, you could unlock valuable incentives from the city while slashing energy costs and carbon emissions. Let's break down what a CHBA Net Zero building entails, how…

Engineering / Mar 2025

Enhancing Structural Drafting Accuracy Through 3D Modelling – A Drafter’s Perspective

Drafting has played a crucial role in communication and planning for centuries. Ancient rock paintings, architectural carvings, and early engineering sketches can be found as blueprints for monumental structures like the pyramids and aqueducts. These…

Energy / Mar 2025

What does Zero Carbon Step Code mean for the North Shore?

As British Columbia races toward its net-zero emissions target by 2030, the North Shore (from North Vancouver to Pemberton) is witnessing significant shifts in energy requirements. As of March 10, 2025, the Zero Carbon Step…

Energy / Mar 2025

What Does Certified Passive House Consultant Mean for You?

The Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) designation is more than just a title, it’s a globally recognized credential that demonstrates our expertise in designing and delivering buildings to the Passive House standard, one of the…

Engineering / Mar 2025

Q & A with April Creighton, our newest P.Eng.

April joins Allester Engineering from Revelstoke, BC. She has been lending her structural expertise to our projects all across the province. What’s one of the most interesting or challenging projects you’ve worked on? One recent…

Featured News | Engineering / Feb 2025

shíshálh Nation Selma Park Home Relocation

[embed]https://youtu.be/ueiK5herbIw?si=XKuZqBP-7U3YpQA4[/embed]   Allester Engineering Sunshine Coast is proud to have engineered the safe relocation of these homes, ensuring their structural integrity throughout the move. Now, we're leading the engineering for the new builds, designing safe,…

Engineering / Dec 2024

Acronyms You’ll Hear at Allester Engineering

Engineering offices can feel like alphabet soup with all the acronyms tossed around! At Allester Engineering, we love efficiency - not just in our designs but also in how we communicate. Here's a handy guide…

Engineering / Dec 2024

Structural Inspection Pitfalls: Avoid These Common Deficiencies

Save time and energy! Keep this article on-hand to avoid the top deficiencies we see during inspections. Use these tips in conjunction with the current structural drawings on site for success.   Footings and Foundation Reinforcement …

Featured News | Engineering | Seismic / Aug 2024

Changes to Seismic Design Parameters in the BCBC 2024

With the release of the 2024 BC Building Code (BCBC 2024), there have been notable changes to seismic design parameters, resulting in increased seismic loads engineers are required to apply to buildings. The increased loading…